Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Print View)

Moist, flavorful loaf with peanut butter and bananas. Delicious for breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1.25 cups)
02 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
04 - 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - 0.5 cup chopped roasted peanuts
13 - 0.5 cup chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the mashed bananas, creamy peanut butter, melted and cooled unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, room temperature large eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
03 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredient mixture until just combined. Exercise caution to avoid overmixing.
05 - If utilizing, carefully fold in the chopped roasted peanuts or chocolate chips.
06 - Pour the prepared batter into the greased and lined loaf pan, ensuring the top surface is smoothed evenly.
07 - Bake for 50–55 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes. Subsequently, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before proceeding with slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just over an hour which makes it perfect for a quick treat
  • Easy pantry and fridge staples so there is no need to dash to the store
  • Versatile for add ins like chocolate chips or roasted peanuts
  • No mixer required and one bowl for wet ingredients which means less cleanup
02 -
  • Vegetarian and full of flavor
  • Stays moist for days and tastes even better the next morning
  • Each slice gives a little protein from the peanut butter and eggs
03 -
  • Always use very ripe bananas for full flavor and sweetness
  • Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients or the loaf can become tough
  • If your bread is darkening too quickly on top tent loosely with foil for the last fifteen minutes

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